Weather woes dampen regional stock shows across Southwest Arkansas
In a week of shifting fortunes, Nevada County Fair at Prescott suffered a rainout while the Third District Stock Show boasted great weather and crowds. Arkansas Livestock Show at Lite Rec and Four States Fair in Texarkana also faced near total rainouts. Texarkana and Little Rock saw gloom as losses mounted. Despite setbacks, Hope enjoyed a strong showing, and readers are urged to keep optimism for next year.
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Nevada County
Prescaltt
Lite Rec
Texarkana
Prescott
Hope
Little Rock
Aransas
Texas
Flower Show Planned by Garden Clubs Hope Arkansas
A Flower Show school sponsored by the City Federation of Garden clubs will be held in Hope on Thursday and Friday October 13 and 14. Registration begins at 9 15 a m at the First Methodist church with classes from 10 to 4 daily including a lunch hour. Instructors include Mrs Jove Mardin of Grady and Wirs Fultan Murrphy of Pine Bluff, both accredited from the National Council. Course No 1 covers horticulture standards flower arranging and staging exhibits for a $2 fee. Credit limited to State Federation affiliated garden club members.
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City Federation of Garden Clubs
Hope
First Methodist
Jove Mardin
Grady
State Federation of Garden Clubs
Wirs
Fultan Murrphy
Pine Bluff
National Counsil
State Federation
Charles Wylie
City Federation
Frank Mc. Larry
Roll Broach
Moya Leverett
Kelly Bryant
Mabel Ethridge
Dorsey McRae
Garrett Story
A. A. Albritton
John Ridgdil
W. Cc. Tallesan
Thompson Evans, Jr
A. E. Slussery
Crescent Drug Company Serum Clinic Visit Promoted
Crescent Drug Co invites Hope and surrounding farmers to view the Anchor Serum Company's traveling educational exhibit on Monday October 10 at the Crescent store. Trained technicians will explain new veterinary techniques and immunization while promoting weed health in livestock for vocational agriculture and farm youth groups.
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Cresent Terug
Hert
Teaffer Usy Uo
Kinen Ung
Anchey
Frank Douglas
Cresent Gore
Ent Drug
Weather Forecast for Arkansas Cloudy and Showers
Forecast shows clouds this afternoon and tonight with scattered showers. Temperatures vary as the weekend approaches, with cooler conditions later tonight and into Saturday.
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Arkansas
Apriheast
Huge Expenditure in State Flood Projects Needs Only Signature of President
The bill would appropriate about 23 750 000 for Arkansas flood control projects awaiting President Truman’s signature. Congress approved a broad army civil functions appropriation totaling 684 920 000 for waterways this fiscal year. Arkansas entries include Blakely Mountain reservoir 2 801 000 and Bull Shoals reservoir 12 777 500 among others, detailing levees and drainage across multiple counties and rivers in Arkansas and neighboring states.
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Washington
Truman
Senate
House
Arkansas
Isl
Senate Public Works Committee
Blakely Mountain
Blue Mountain
Bull Shoals
Kansas
Missouri
Carden Botton
Denisson
Texas
Louisiana
Morrill Lon
Overton Red River
Airforce Recruits Five Local Men in Ark. District
Sergeant First Class Waren G Short announced the enlistment of five men in the Aviay and Air Fires at the ducal station. Recruits include Billy G Hudson of Pauline Hudson 408rd St More Ark. Gregory Clark son of Edgar C Gapk Wt 1 Lewisville Ark. Alton B Kade son of Nay and Mrs Righird 38 Kidd McCaskill Avik. Arnold M Polk son of Mrs Alice Polk Rt 3 Waldo Ark. Curtis J Calvin Negra son of Loualla Calvin Rt 1 Dean Ark.
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Waren G
Short
Ducal
Billy G. Hudson
Pauline Hudson
Fire destroys Smead Station at Ozan
A gasoline service station owned and operated by Ay Stovad in Bean, Illinois, was completely destroyed by a blaze. The time of origin was around 7:30 a.m. at Ozan, with loss set at 82700 and 280, absolutely nothing saved. The cause is undetermined.
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Sloe Owned
Bean
Montes
Ovyin
Mrs. J. DB. Smith Dies at Home in Sutton Nevada County
Mrs J DB Smith a Sutton Nevada County resident died at her home today after a lengthy illness She is survived by five daughters and four sons arrangements pending in local paper format context
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J. DB. Smith
Sutton
Tenil
Suttan
Nevada County
Wwe Sbns
Tokyo Rose Faces Prison and 10000 Dollar Fine
Tokyo Rose formally received a sentence of ten years in prison and a $10,000 fine for treason. Mrs Iva d Aquino stood mute as Judge Michael J Roche pronounced judgment. The defense sought the minimum, while her husband Felipe prepared to sail for Japan. She could be eligible for parole after one third served.
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San Francisco
Tokyo Rose
Jai
UCLA
Epes
Iva id'Aquino
Michael J. Roche
Mrad Aquino
Wayne Colins
Collins
Wighent
Federal Reformatory For Women
Alderson
W. Va
Mildred
Sally’ Gillars
European War Center
IE Mes. d'Aquino
Felipe
Dapin
Pacific Far East Line
Tya
Leyta
Pacific
Boys Glee Club Members in Lower Grades
List of students from Paisley and Breakweed schools named for the Boys' Glee Club in lower grades. Includes Billy Andrews, Roniki Wayne Boyd, Billy Tay Brown, Charles Bryan, Jimmie Lewis, Bobby Vearburry, and many others with teachers Mrs. B and C. E Hyatt noted as music instructors.
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Thenr
C. E Hyatt
Ingteacor
Paisley School
Billy Andrews
Dohy Barr
Roniki
Wayne Boyd
Billy Tay Brown
Charles Bryan
Derry Wayne Meat
Wayne Dokngun
Marlon Roipghine
Jimmie Lewis
Mapuc
Mang
Dub
Rusgles
Grant
Sackle Moran
Harry Sn
Russia Sets Up Government in Germany
Berlin reports the creation of a second German regime in the eastern zone led by German communists. The East German republic forms a people’s council now. a president premier and cabinet will be named next week while a West German government remains in the American British and French zones. The manifesto pledges a national front including former Nazis who will become Democrats.
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Berlin
Russia
Gernan Commuunists
German Peoples Council
Germany
People's Chamber
Ast Republic
Wilhelm Pieck
Soviet Union
Symphony Campaign Solicitors Named for Campaign Quota
Solicitors for the Symphony Campaign were announced by campaign director Feild and Talbot Feild. The names include Ward 1 Tanilton Wanne gan, Ward 2 T. Cornelius, Ward 4 George Fyaxivy, and others in the business district listings.
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Trempsteag
Talbot Feild
Jeckhalrmuh
Luther Hadlhanson
Tanilton Wannegan
Cornelius
George Fyaxivy
Young Foster
Chael Armitage
Mary Louise Keith
Cowwily
Council Delays Naming New W L Manager
City council fails to appoint a new Walter and Lie Place manager after executive session. The vote to hire was postponed, with a resignation noted and no replacement named. No details on the new hire or timeline were provided by officials.
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Council
W&l
Thomas
Miu Br
Walter
Te Muvor
Hous
Shobwdy
Cool Air Mass Stalled in Northern Rockies
A mass air system stalled over the Northern Plains and Rockies with the west and northwest cloudy and cool. Temperatures dropped below freezing in the coal belt, light snow in Montana, and Mulllen Pass recorded 23 degrees. Alaska High not moving east for two days. rain in Michigan, the Carolinas, the Pacific Northwest, and a trace into New York State.
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Chicago
Plains
Rockies
Coal
Nevada
Montana
Mullen Pass
Mont
Federal Weather Bureau
Alaska
Michigan
Carolinas
Pacific Northwest
Cleveland
New York State
Mississippi Valley
Concentration on B 36 Gamble Probed by Congress
Admiral Radford told the House Armed Services Committee that relying on the B 36 bomber as a sole war asset is a risky national security bet. He argued against a cheap, easy bombing theory, and outlined tensions with other services over high policy. The hearing opened with naval officers presenting views, after a closed session the day prior.
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Washington
Arthus W. Tadford
Counteress Today
Redford
Radford
House Armed Services Committee
I Naval
Sikely
House
Matthews
Tornado Damages East Houston Area Near Trauston
A dry tornado skimmed the east side of Trauston in Houston on October 7, damaging several houses. An automobile on Telephone Road was hurled 15 feet and deposited upright after a end over end flip. Witnesses described a brief twisting passage with plate glass shattering near a cafe, as residents reported minimal overall damage to the city.
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Houston
Trauston
Texas
Paul James
Clifford W. Phifer
Governors Seek Resolution of Missouri Pacific Rail Strike
St Louis October meeting of state officials failed to reach an agreement as the Missouri Pacific strike continued. Governors Forrest Smith of Missouri and Sid McMath of Arkansas led a conference with top railroad executives and four striking unions. Talks resumed later with no clear plan or progress disclosed amid closed doors and uncertain prospects.
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St. Louis
Missouri Pacific
Railroad
Ene
Forrest Smith
Missouri
Sid McMath
Arkansas
Kansas
Colorado
Illinois
Nebraska
Louisiana
Oklahorma
Nine Men Die in Crash of Transport
Ashville North Carolina October report confirms all nine aboard an air force C47 transport perished in a mountainous crash near Mount Mitchell. Wreckage found six miles from the Blue Ridge Parkway, burned remains scattered, searchers retraced a timbered area near a former lumber road. A transmitter station WMIT nearby relayed details to bases as ground crews from Westover Field Massachusetts joined the effort.
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Ashville
N. C
Tom Hullman
Here
Blue Ridge Parkway
Mount Mitchell
Mississippi
Huliman
Hall
Halsside
WMIT
Surmimit
Air Force
C. K. Maxwell
Westoverfield
Mass
Plenty of Girls Resist Government-Paid Maids Idea
New York October story surveys American housewives on government handouts. Women express mixed views, with some favoring pensions or subsidies and others opposing federal aid as a threat to independence. Illinois and Chicago Heights wives share cautious opinions, stressing rewards earned and fears of government control.
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Hal Boyle
New York
Wariel
Pio
Rina
Iyeek
Congress Snr
Treneille
Sho Persong
Ntoodun
Illinois
Trene Pilackus
Chicago Heights
Tally
Washington
Spee
Dilackas
Lydia Bayle
Evan
Hope Armory Delays With State Citing Local Interest
State officials inform Hope that an armory will not be built soon due to lack of community interest. Brig. Gen. H. L. McAlister, adjutant general, notes Hope has pursued an armory for twenty years but faces renewed questions about funding and local backing.
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Department of Arka
Dorsey
H. L.mcalister
Alister
Earl T. Ricks
Hot Springs
Kansas
Hope
Arkansas
McAlister
Iain Fuller
Ceptain Fullers
Johnny Mize Bats Yanks to 4-3 Win
The New York Yankees beat the Brooklyn Dodgers 4-3 to take a game in the World Series. Joe Page pitched well and Johnny Mize delivered a two run single with bases loaded and two out to spark the comeback. Coleman followed with an RBI single to push New York ahead 4-1 as Olmo homered for Brooklyn and Raece added a first inning homer before Campanella hit another two out shot and Ed wards struck out to end it.
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New York Yankees
Brooklyn Dodgers
Joe Page
Johnny Mize
Mize
Coleman
Yanks
Dodger
Olmo
Raece
Campanella
Edwards
Man Stabbed Through Heart Recovers In Hospital
A Canadian seaman recovering in Charity hospital New Orleans recalls being stabbed completely through the heart. Two weeks earlier 12 year old Carl Carmel was wounded by a heavy butcher knife, the blade passing entirely through the heart. Surgeons describe rapid operation and heart massage to save him. Carmel expected to be released soon with only light activity restrictions.
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New Orleans
UPI
Chasity Hospital
Aodura
Carl Carmel
Carmel
Ed Carrie
Montrea
Quartet Convention at Hope City Hall October 8
Horace Kennedy announced a quartet convention at Hope City Hall on Saturday October 8 with a portion of the program to be broadcast over Stan KXAKR. The public is invited. Separately a New York welfare law case involving adoption was reported, with charges against Slater for transporting children and arranging an adoption for a $2,000 fee.
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Hope City Hall
al . Pam
Hope City
Horace Kennedy
Stan Kxakr
New York
Sai Slater
Eugene Frankel
Hartford
Conn
Shirley ‘Don
Slater
Childr
Charities Bureau
Miami Herald
Babies Sold Through Black Market Ring In New York
A New York attorney Irwin Slater faced charges over operating a baby adoption ring from Florida to New York. He reportedly charged fees up to $2 and claimed pride in what he had done. The case involves alleged illicit infant transfers and illegal adoption arrangements.
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New York
Irwin “Slater
Accus
Florida
Sai
Week's Death Toll in State Rises to Fourteen
The Associated Press reports Arkansas records 14 violent deaths this week including a fatal head-on collision and a gravel truck incident near Booneville where two year old Billy Jane Station died after being struck as her father backed the truck from the yard. Her father Billy Station was driving. Also reported, E. Tally, 64, of Chaffee Missouri, was crushed when a Frisco freight train collided near the Harahan bridge by the Mississippi River at West Memphis.
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Associated Presa
Jeags
Arkansas
Billy Jane Station
Booneville
Billy Station
E. Tally
Chaffee
Frisco
Sixty Attend Weekly Palmas Farmers Forum
Sixty people attended the Palmos Palmers Foren weekly meeting held in the Agriculture building at Palmas school on Wednesday night. Attendance doubled from the prior session, signaling growing interest in the community improvement project. Over 100 people are expected to attend the next meeting on Wednesday October 12 at 7 pm. sessions are open to all interested residents.
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Palmos Palmers Foren
Ie Palmas
Blevins Post Names New Officers In Regular Session
During a regular session at Blevins Moore-Harris American Legion Post No. 270 new officers were installed. Leo Wieland was named commander, W. R. Smith vice-commander, Hendrix adjutant, My D. Poppit service officer and historian, W. Zumwalt chaplain, James H. Brown at arms, Ira Hendrix liaison, and Barry Hawthorne past calder of District 12. The group also planned a rally and open house with details to come.
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Blevins
Moore-Harris American Legion
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